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as-Suwaida under siege: "We can't survive here"

as-Suwaida under siege: "We can't survive here"

Following the announced ceasefire, the conflict in Syria's as-Suwaida has fallen out of sight. In contrast, Druze speak of a siege by government militias. A visit to two families in Bremen.

VideoDaring more integration: Spinelli Group in the EU Parliament presents "Project 27"

Daring more integration: Spinelli Group in the EU Parliament presents "Project 27"

National solo efforts repeatedly hinder a united European Union. With its "Project 27", the Spinelli Group in the EU Parliament is working on an ambitious reform for deeper European integration.

Donald Trump and the three tongues of the EU

Donald Trump and the three tongues of the EU

Donald Trump rages against the European Union as the new US President. While the Council and Commission react in a moderate manner, MEPs are much more self-confident.

Political scientist explains what opportunities Trump brings for Ukraine

Political scientist explains what opportunities Trump brings for Ukraine

Donald Trump's electoral success is unsettling the USA's allies. However, political scientist Olekandr Kraiev sees opportunities for Ukraine under Trump's presidency.

VideoTen years after the genocide: How Yazidi people are faring in Germany

Ten years after the genocide: How Yazidi people are faring in Germany

Germany has recognized a genocide. How important it is to be allowed to use this term is currently becoming clear in the context of Gaza. But what impact does such recognition have on the people affected?

Haunted by war: Ukrainian Jews in Israel face missile attacks - again

Haunted by war: Ukrainian Jews in Israel face missile attacks - again

Numerous Jewish Ukrainians left their war-torn homes for Israel after Russia’s full-scale invasion. With Hamas attacking Israel now, they are reliving a trauma.

Video700 refugees occupy building in Brussels

700 refugees occupy building in Brussels

Because the Belgian government does not provide sleeping places, around 700 refugees have occupied a building - the authorities want to have it vacated.

GalleryBrussels' humanitarian crisis: seeking asylum, being homeless - in the heart of the EU

Brussels' humanitarian crisis: seeking asylum, being homeless - in the heart of the EU

In Belgium, the government is overwhelmed by the steady increase in asylum applications. Even recognized refugees slip into homelessness. Volunteers try to alleviate the suffering.

VideoHow young people in Dnipro provide humanitarian aid

How young people in Dnipro provide humanitarian aid

While numerous people have left the city of Dnipro because of the war coming closer, hundreds of thousands are finding refuge here - and organize humanitarian aid.

Why foreign farmers are coming back to Ukraine

Why foreign farmers are coming back to Ukraine

Like many foreign colleagues, Michael Dihlmann continues to work as a farmer in Ukraine despite the war. The risk of a global food shortage weighs more heavily on the industry.

Nusaybin: In constant fear of the state

Nusaybin: In constant fear of the state

The Turkish city Nusaybin is predominantly inhabited by Kurdish people and located directly on the closed border with Syria. However, people suffer more from the war that their own government is waging against the local population.

Syria's torture prisons

Syria's torture prisons

An arrest by the intelligence in Syria can be equal to a death sentence. We spoke to three torture victims who were imprisoned back in the 1980s and have since fled to Turkey.

Gallery"Unterkunft Ukraine": Hundreds of thousands of beds remain unused

"Unterkunft Ukraine": Hundreds of thousands of beds remain unused

The "Unterkunft Ukraine" initiative wanted to find hundreds of thousands of places to sleep for refugees. But the criticism of the voluntary bed donors is growing.

VideoBulgaria: Why Europe Should Be Interested in The Protests in Sofia

Bulgaria: Why Europe Should Be Interested in The Protests in Sofia

Flags, whistles and posters — hundreds of Bulgarians went on the streets in Sofia for more than 80 days, thousands gathered on special dates. What moves them and why it affects us all.

Chermalyk: Whenever it gets dark…

Chermalyk: Whenever it gets dark…

In Ukraine shootings are happening on a daily basis — visit of a village on the front line

GalleryWildfires in Greece: Life after the paralysis

Wildfires in Greece: Life after the paralysis

The progress of reconstruction in the Attica region is going slowly.

Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A system of separation

Elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina: A system of separation

Next Sunday the elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be held. Politics is dominated by nationalism and corruption; the economy is weak. Especially young people want to leave the country.

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